New sponsor on board for Sports Awards

THE Ballymena Sports Awards will take place on Wednesday 26 January 2011 at The Braid Town Hall, Museum and Arts Centre.

Once again local favourite Mr Jackie Fullerton will host the evening.

Ballymena Borough Council is pleased to announce the addition of a new sponsor to this year’s Sports Awards – The Phoenix Ballymena.

Peter McCool, owner of The Phoenix said: “Like the sportsmen and women involved in the awards, we continually strive for excellence and are delighted to be associated with the sports awards and are very much looking forward to the event.

“The Phoenix has a long tradition of supporting the local community and working with Ballymena Council only enhances that commitment.

“I would like to take this opportunity to wish all those involved in the awards all the best and we, like everyone, await the announcement of the winners.”

The Phoenix Ballymena will sponsor an award category alongside 8 local sponsors from last year’s awards including; Flamingo Health & Fitness, Tower Centre, Wrightbus, Diamond Recruitment, JBE Building Services, Stirling Trophies, Michelin and Ballymena Credit Union,

Katrina McCaughan, Sports Development Officer for Ballymena Borough Council commented: “The continued generosity of local businesses towards the Ballymena Sports Awards is very much appreciated.

“I would like to thank all the companies involved in sponsoring this year’s awards and in particular welcome on board The Phoenix Ballymena to this prestigious event.”